Colorado Statutes
§ 37-3-117 — Dominant right of eminent domain
(1)The district, when
necessary for the purposes of articles 1 to 8 of this title, has a dominant right of
eminent domain over the right of eminent domain of railroad, telegraph, telephone,
gas, water power, and other companies and corporations and over towns, cities,
counties, and other public corporations.
(2)In the exercise of this right, due care shall be taken to do no unnecessary
damage to other public utilities and, in case of failure to agree upon the mode and
terms of interference, not to interfere with their operations or usefulness beyond
the actual necessities of the case, due regard being given to the other public
interests involved.
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Legislative History
Source: L. 22: p. 27, � 17. C.L. � 9531. CSA: C. 138, � 142. CRS 53: � 30-3-10. C.R.S. 1963: � 29-3-10.
Nearby Sections
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§ 37-1-101
Short title§ 37-1-102
Definitions§ 37-1-103
Liberal construction§ 37-1-104
Removal of officials for cause§ 37-1-105
Remedy by mandamus§ 37-1-106
Early hearings§ 37-1-107
Correction of faulty notices§ 37-1-108
Short forms and abbreviations§ 37-1-109
Repeal - saving clause§ 37-2-102
Petition§ 37-2-103
Bond of petitioners§ 37-2-104
Notice of hearing on petition§ 37-20-101
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